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SC extends limitation period again, Natco Pharma obtains patent license from Medicines Patent Pool and other patent news

This week’s patent news highlights the Supreme Court’s extension of limitation periods and Natco Pharma’s new license for Molnupiravir. Updates also include important patent litigation developments in India and globally.

Latest Patent Cases in 2021 – Part 2

This article summarises pivotal Delhi High Court decisions on patent disputes in 2021, particularly involving pharmaceutical products. The analysis covers interim injunctions and key arguments in Indian patent litigation.

Natco withdraws compulsory license, signs agreement with Eli Lilly for Barcitinib; Patent Office notifies extension of timelines and more

Natco Pharma has withdrawn its compulsory license application for Baricitinib following an agreement with Eli Lilly. The Indian Patent Office has extended procedural deadlines, and other significant updates in IP law are discussed, including ongoing litigation and international proposals.

IPO & JPO to be competent ISA & IPEA to each other under PCT, EPO publishes patent index 2020 and more

India and Japan will act as competent ISA and IPEA for each other’s PCT filings from July 2021. Apple faces a $308.5 million patent infringement fine, while the EPO’s 2020 patent index shows strong innovation in healthcare and medical technology.

China top patent filer in 2020, India ranks 13th; IPAB’s future in limbo and more

China led in global patent filings for 2020, with India ranking 13th. Industry groups have raised concerns over the possible abolition of the IPAB. The post also covers recent patent disputes and Ricoh’s entry into WIPO GREEN.

IBM #1 patent filer in 2020, Samsung at #2, Court rules in favor of Garmin in patent suit involving Philips and more

This post reports on major patent developments, including IBM and Samsung’s US patent rankings for 2020 and the ITC’s decision in favour of Garmin over Philips. It also covers international updates regarding patent prosecution, COVID-19 vaccine patent waivers, and a new EPO study on intellectual property benefits.

Microsoft accused of infringing patents related to cloud computing, EPO extends closure of offices and more

The post analyses recent patent lawsuits, including Daedalus Blue’s action against Microsoft over cloud computing technology and Mad Dogg Athletics’ suit against Peloton. It also reports on the EPO’s extended office closures and the launch of the EUIPO’s SME Fund.

BananaIP launches ‘Strategic Inventor’ – a free DIY platform for patent drafting, WIPO publishes Intellectual Property Indicators 2020 and more

BananaIP introduces Strategic Inventor, a free online platform for patent drafting tailored to inventors and innovators. The post also covers major international patent updates, including WIPO’s latest IP Indicators report and recent high-profile patent litigation.

Philips and Xiaomi face off in Delhi High Court, India and USA sign MoU to strengthen intellectual property cooperation and more

Philips has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Xiaomi in the Delhi High Court, seeking to limit Xiaomi’s activities in India. The post also covers the India-USA MoU for intellectual property cooperation and other international IP updates.

OIN celebrates 15 years of protecting Open Source Software community, Jaguar files plaint against Prosche, Audi and other major brands

This week’s patent news features Jaguar’s USITC complaint against major SUV brands, Pfizer’s lawsuit against Indian pharma companies, and OIN’s 15th anniversary in protecting open source patents. It also highlights upcoming IP policy developments in the EU.